Vocabulary

Both 'draw' and 'tie' refer to a game ending with no winner, meaning the scores are equal. However, 'draw' is more commonly used in British English and in sports like soccer, cricket, and chess, while 'tie' is more common in American English and sports like basketball and baseball. In the context of the question, 'draw' is an appropriate and widely accepted term for a game in which no one wins.

Genocide is the term used to describe the killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation. The other options refer to killing specific individuals (filicide: killing one's child; fratricide: killing one's brother; homicide: killing another person generally).

The term 'ill-gotten' means acquired by illegal or unfair means, which matches option C. The other options do not correctly define the term.

The term 'emigrate' means to leave one's own country to live in another. 'Immigrate' means to come into a foreign country to live. Since the question focuses on leaving one's country, 'emigrate' is the correct term.

The antonym of 'abridge' (which means to shorten or condense) is 'elaborate,' meaning to expand or add detail. While 'augment' means to increase, it is less precise as an antonym in this context than 'elaborate.'

The word 'abrogate' means to repeal or abolish a law or agreement. Its antonyms are 'enact' and 'institute,' both meaning to establish or set up laws or agreements. Therefore, option C, 'Both a & b,' correctly identifies the antonyms.

Coercion is the act of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats, which matches the definition given in the question. The other options do not involve force or threats.

"Raucous" means loud and harsh-sounding. "Subdued" means quiet or restrained, which is the opposite (antonym) of "raucous." The other options (Hoarse, Strident, Discordant) all relate to harsh or unpleasant sounds, making them synonyms or similar in meaning to "raucous."

"Epitome" means a perfect example or embodiment of something. "Antithesis" is its antonym, meaning the direct opposite. The other options (abridgment, abstract, compendium) are related to summaries or condensed forms, which can be considered synonyms or related concepts to "epitome."

"Eclat" means brilliance or acclaim, so its antonym is "Dullness," which means lack of brightness or interest. The other options (Eminence, Esteem, Plaudit) are synonyms related to praise or high regard.

Secretly listening to a conversation is called 'eavesdropping,' which means to listen without the speakers' knowledge. Among the options, 'Eavesdrop' is the correct term.

A person who talks in their sleep is called a somniloquist. The term comes from Latin roots where 'somni-' relates to sleep and '-loquist' relates to speaking.

A bibliophile is a person who collects or has a great love of books. The other options do not relate to books: a pluviophile loves rain, a cosmopolitan is a person familiar with many cultures, and a changeling is a folklore term for a child believed to have been secretly substituted.

The antonym of 'credulous' (meaning too ready to believe things) is 'skeptical', which means having doubts or not easily convinced. Therefore, option C is correct.

The term 'Omnipresent' means being present everywhere at the same time, which directly answers the question. 'Omnipotent' means all-powerful, and 'Omniscient' means all-knowing, so they are incorrect here.

"Minuscule" means very small, and options A, B, and C (Diminutive, Lilliputian, Miniature) are synonyms meaning small. "Majuscule" refers to large or uppercase letters, making it the antonym of "Minuscule."

A person fluent in two languages is called bilingual. The other options are unrelated: bigot refers to intolerance, bigamy to marrying two people, and brittle means easily broken.

The term 'plagiarism' specifically refers to the act of taking someone else's work or ideas and presenting them as one's own without proper acknowledgment. The other options do not relate to this concept.

The word 'mordant' means sharply critical or biting, similar in meaning to 'acerbic', 'caustic', and 'corrosive'. 'Pleasant' is the opposite in meaning, making it the correct antonym.

An aviary is a large enclosure for confining birds, allowing them space to fly. 'Columbary' is not a standard term for bird enclosures, and 'Volary' is a misspelling of 'volary,' which is less commonly used. 'All of the above' is incorrect since only 'Aviary' is correct.

Forcing someone to make a payment in exchange for not revealing damaging or discreditable secrets is defined as blackmail. The other options do not relate to this concept.

The term 'transparent' refers to something that can be seen through clearly, allowing light to pass through it. The other options do not describe this property.

The term "en-route" means "on the way" or "along the route" during travel. Therefore, option B correctly defines "en-route."

"Picayune" means petty or trivial, so its antonym is "Colossal," which means very large or significant. The other options (Piddling, Trifling, Trivial) are synonyms meaning insignificant or minor.

The term 'Centenary' specifically refers to the hundredth anniversary of a significant event, making option A the correct choice. The other options are unrelated to anniversaries.